Sorry if this has already been posted and answered. Not comfortable bombing around on an undersized tube
Is any one selling 20 inch tubes these days?
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Better than an over sized tube, I went for 21" wheels on the front more than fifty years ago as they were always more difficult to get hold of and you only had one choice (ribbed).
Did try Coventry and they recommended a 21 inch tube but I did not like the fit, it looked unsafe. after numerous tries to "tuck in neatly" I buggered it. Went with a spate 19 in which fit but I sure would like to stock up on a few 20 inchers. Bruce as an aside, My son bought me the Book " WHITE HORSES" for Christmas. It would seem we Metcalf's no E then were the best horsemen in England with our White Horses. That explains why my Dad always said his Grandfather said, "we came from a long line of horse thieves.. By the way sad ending, we lost to Cromwell's army in the end. Hope to see you at an event soon
Go with the 21" wheel, it'll look a lot better under the mudguard you'll see a bit of improved handling. Slap some disc brakes on the front while you're at it and then you'll really be safe. The difference between the stock brakes and the discs are night and day. I tested both on the road and wish I had made the conversion years ago.
I have 3 bikes with 20 in front tyres, all running 19 in tubes, and all are fine despite having been worked hard "on occasion"!
Have a look at Fort Nine. They list lots of inner tubes. May find one to fit.
From you Robert that's encouraging. Do you have a favourite brand of 19 inch tube and a width size that you prefer? Thanks
Never ever use an oversized tube. I once had one installed by the tyre service on my BMW's front wheel without my knowledge. It buckled and after about 1000mls failed along that line, leading to air loss on the autobahn - an experience I dont want to repeat as you might imagine.